Its a family martial art that includes TKD - Judo - Hapkido
Our Master loves Boxing, Kali, and BJJ so we also train in these.

Takes 3 years or longer of 3x a week to achieve black belt in Kyuki-do. Each student must build a resume that is inspected before being allow to the participate in the blackbelt exam. During the exam all masters grade the students on forms, self-defense, & weapons. The system incorporates weapons- Bokken, Bo, Nunchaku, & Sai.

I can't speak on behalf of the SD group as I've never seen them at any of our Illinois events.

Its a family martial art that includes TKD - Judo - Hapkido
Our Master loves Boxing, Kali, and BJJ so we also train in these.

What is your Master's certification in these styles (tkd/judo/hapkido)? What associations is he affiliated with? Is he a certified instructor in those styles (boxing/kali/bjj)?

Takes 3 years or longer of 3x a week to achieve black belt in Kyuki-do. Each student must build a resume that is inspected before being allow to the participate in the blackbelt exam. During the exam all masters grade the students on forms, self-defense, & weapons. The system incorporates weapons- Bokken, Bo, Nunchaku, & Sai.

I can't speak on behalf of the SD group as I've never seen them at any of our Illinois events.

On what authority can you state this fact? Are you an instructor? What is this resume you speak of? An actual paper document? Why would this be required? By all masters grading the students, do you mean masters in the system, school, or..? What rank is a "master"? How do you test "self-defense"?

The resume is a martial arts resume / a binder you keep containing what you have done while with the AKF. I keep all class notes, extra martial arts events I've attended inside and outside the AKF, tournaments with results, parades. etc.

By all masters grading the students, do you mean masters in the system, school

Each year a gathering of AKF students promoting to black belt and above are judged via the AKF Masters. LIVE. We run through all kicks and punches, forms, weapons, and each preform speed breaks using 3/4" boards.

What rank is a master

In the AKF 5th dan and above.

How do you test self-defense

How do i test self defense? I honestly like fighting! Until someone decides to attack me again I stress test what i'm taught in the dojo against force and real attacks. I have zero problem getting thrown, punched, kicked, scratched etc. I rather like it. <Evil grin>

If you are referring to how the AKF Masters judge self defense during testing...one-steps. One steps are predefined movements to an attack.... be it blocks and kicks or blocks, throws, chokes.

** I hope the above responses are adequate. Any further questions about the AKF should be direct to them. If you guys want to run around and fact check all rank, enjoy yourselves. I'll be in a dojo 6 days a week with my kids. :)

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If you are referring to how the AKF Masters judge self defense during testing...one-steps. One steps are predefined movements to an attack.... be it blocks and kicks or blocks, throws, chokes.

** I hope the above responses are adequate. Any further questions about the AKF should be direct to them. If you guys want to run around and fact check all rank, enjoy yourselves. I'll be in a dojo 6 days a week with my kids. :)

When you say 'one step' you are refering to the utter shite in that video aren't you. Here it is again:

There were what, 30 reponses to someone standing in the same over extended posture.
Ignoring for the moment the lack of effective offence:
Out of 30 how many seemed like possible self defence?
How many were done at anything even approaching real speed?
How is this 'one step' applicable to SD skill?
Yes Midnight_Sun, i'm asking you.

One steps are actually one, two or three steps. The attacker will use punches and kicks. The videos you watched are for beginners to learn them being the “One-step Sparring” moves aren't in any books and people keep asking for them. Not shown are all the escapes from different grabs as well.

Do "I" agree one steps as true self defense? No I don't. I'm sure the Masters don't either but I can't speak for them. You would be best to contact the AKF. I believe one steps teach movements that aren't always in the Forms. One steps progress in speed and distance from far apart 12 inches to zero with rank as inexperienced people become more comfortable. They teach timing, distancing, and basic movement. In real life will anyone leave a punch hanging? No they won't. Will they keep fixed in a stance? No they won’t. This is why we spar as well.

Maybe you missed above that Kyuki-do is partly Tae Kwon Do based. We spar all the time. As you progress normal TDK points sparring turns into TDK/Judo. It points and submission based.

If you want to knock a Martial Art please take a look at your own. I’m sure you will find flaws unless of course you are a member of the Ameri-Do-Te….then well you’re perfect.

There have been a number of threads about Kyukido on Bullshido over the years. The compliant and stylized aspects of 1-step sparring and drilling rank low on the aliveness scale that most members of Bullshido prioritize.

Don’t take it or the aggressive tone on Bullshido personal. It’s just the culture here. And remember, Bullshido members tend to prioritize the burden of proof in argumentation. Good luck with your training, maybe we will meet at a seminar or tourney sometime.